FREE Massachusetts CDL Practice Test 2024 - DMV Practice Test Page 2 of 7
Testing your knowledge from the Massachusetts Commercial Driver's Manual on topics like signaling, road safety, handling road conditions, best driving practices, and safety rules before taking your final written exam is not only a great way to ensure a passing score, but it will also help you become a safer CMV driver. The next 50 questions are based on one in the manual that you should be able to answer for your exam, according to the Massachusetts RMV. Each question includes a tip as well as an explanation to help you fully grasp the concept and answer similar problems in the future. As they say, practice makes perfect, so keep trying until you achieve perfection.
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8 . Which of the following is a sign of a potentially drunk driver?
They have alcohol-related bumper stickers on their vehicle.
Warning signs that a driver may be impaired include that they are having trouble staying in their lane, they are having trouble maintaining an appropriate driving speed, or they are stopping without a clear reason.
9 . When asked to complete a conventional parallel parking maneuver, you should:
Back into the parking space without passing it first.
You may be asked to complete a conventional parallel parking maneuver into a parking space that is to the right of your vehicle. You should drive past the parking space before backing into it while bringing the rear of your vehicle as close to the rear of the space as possible. Your vehicle should be completely within the boundaries of the space.
10 . When entering fog, you should:
Slow down.
If at all possible, it is best to avoid driving in fog. However, if you must drive through fog, slow down before reaching it.
11 . Which of the following is not a warning sign of fatigue?
Staying within your lane
Possible warning signs of fatigue include trouble focusing, frequent blinking, or eyelids that feel heavy; repeated yawning; rubbing your eyes; daydreaming, or having wandering or disconnected thoughts; trouble remembering the last few miles; missing exits or traffic signs; trouble keeping your head up; drifting from your lane, following too closely, or hitting a rumble strip; and feeling restless or irritable.
12 . A vehicle inspection:
Should be performed once a month.
A vehicle should be inspected before every trip to help ensure that any small mechanical issues are caught before they become more serious problems. It is better to discover a problem with your vehicle before a drive than after the drive has begun.
13 . Which of the following could reduce the amount of space between the road surface and an overhead object, such as a bridge?
Rain
You should not assume that signs marking the height of a bridge or overpass are exactly correct. If the road was repaved after the sign went up, or if snow is on the ground, the clearance may be different than what the sign indicates.
14 . What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
The weight of a tractor and trailer, before adding in the load
